Arista Networks today announced that Mark
Smith has joined the company to lead field and sales operations,
business development and overall sales of products and services. Mark is
an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in sales,
security, software and high technology expertise.

“Arista’s growth and continued leadership in pioneering software defined
cloud networks, make this the optimal time to bring on a seasoned
professional,” said Jayshree Ullal, president and CEO for Arista
Networks. “Mark’s entrepreneurial track record in building businesses
made him an ideal match and leader for our global sales organization.”

Previously Mark served as executive vice president of Worldwide Field
Operations for Infoblox Inc., achieving a successful IPO in 2012. Prior
to that he was vice president of Corporate Sales of Juniper Networks.
While vice president of Worldwide Sales of NetScreen Technologies for
five years, he was named one of VARBusiness' Top 100 Executives of the
year and a Computer Reseller News Channel Chief.

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